Nassau DA Won't File Charges Against Cuomo For Harassment

NASSAU COUNTY, NY — Acting Nassau County District Attorney Joyce Smith announced that her office would not be prosecuting former Gov. Andrew Cuomo for allegedly harassing a female state trooper at an event at Belmont Park in 2019.

Smith's office began investigating Cuomo in August, after Attorney General Letitia James issued a report with multiple credible claims of sexual harassment by Cuomo. Today, James said that despite finding the allegations against Cuomo to be "credible" and "deeply troubling," they did not rise to the level of criminal conduct.

"It is important to note that our investigation was limited to alleged conduct at Belmont Racetrack, and prosecutors in other jurisdictions continue to review other allegations of misconduct by Mr. Cuomo," Smith said. "We thank the brave individuals who came forward and cooperated with our office during this investigation, and gratefully acknowledge our colleagues, Attorney General James and the New York State Assembly, for their diligence and collaboration."

According to Newsday, Cuomo was accused of inappropriately touching a female New York State Trooper at an event at the in-construction Islanders arena at Belmont Park on Sept. 23, 2019. The trooper told investigators from the attorney general's office that Cuomo made her feel "completely violated" when he touched her as she held a door open for him.